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Black Unemployment Empowerment Temple Rate Lowest Since 2009 Helps Take Guns off Streets

By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent

The unemployment rate for Blacks fell from 13.7 percent in June to 12.6 percent in July.

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WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The unemployment rate for Blacks fell from 13.7 percent in June to 12.6 percent in July, the lowest jobless rate for Blacks since January 2009, according to the latest jobs report from the Labor Department.

Although economists warn against being too optimistic about one month’s jobs numbers, some economists found it unusual for the Black unemployment rate to fall more than a percentage point from June to July, as the jobless rate for Whites remained stagnant at 6.6 percent.

The unemployment rate for Black men over 20 was 13 Continued on A3

By Blair Adams AFRO Staff Writer

In an effort to fight back against gun violence, a West Baltimore church partnered with the Baltimore Police Department for a program to urge residents to turn in their guns for cash.

About 60 people showed up at Empowerment Temple church Aug. 6 for the gun buy back. People stood in line before the 4 p.m. event started, waiting to exchange their firearms for cash, no questions asked. The program was part of the church’s Baltimore Lives campaign. Baltimore Lives was created by the Rev. Jamal Bryant, pastor of Empowerment Temple.

The gun buy back took place as police continue to grapple with a spike in violence that has left 141 people dead on Baltimore streets so far this year. At the same time last year, 127 had been murdered.

This year police have investigated several killings with women victims, an unusual trend, officers said. Some of the violence has been attributed to the Black Guerilla Family, whose commander, Tavon White,

BGF Leader Tavon White Cops a Plea

Admits Running Gang Operations from Baltimore Detention Center

By AFRO Staff

Tavon White, the leader of the Black Guerilla Family, which operated illegal enterprises out of the Baltimore City Detention Center, including smuggling drugs and cell phones into the downtown jail and other facilities, pleaded guilty Aug. 6 to racketeering conspiracy.

Baltimore resident White, 36, also known Tavon White as Bulldog and Tay, was described in a statement released by U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein and others as the “commander” of the gang that has dominated the BCDC. The statement said the Black Guerilla Family has been involved in illegal activity at the Baltimore Central Booking Intake Center, the Women’s Detention Center, which houses many men, and in the Jail Industries Building.

According to the statement, White joined the BFG, which started in California, in 2003 and rose up through the ranks until he became the group’s leader in 2011. His ascension happened as he sat in the BCDC awaiting trial on second degree murder charges.

“Throughout his years at BCDC, White was involved with and often directed the smuggling of contraband into BCDC, including cell phones, tobacco and drugs, through the services of correctional officers (CO’s), who received payments, gifts or a share of the profits,” the statement said. “According to the plea agreement, White and his Continued on A4

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Photo by Kirred Marcano

Rifles at the Gun Buy Back event.

City Residents Take a Stand Against Violence on National Night Out

By Krishana Davis AFRO Staff Writer

Residents from Ednor Gardens to Park Heights stood as a united front against violence on the Aug. 6 for National Night Out (NNO), a citizen initiative to

take back the streets.

Hundreds of Baltimoreans across the city gathered at more than 70 locations alongside the Baltimore police department, state and local officials and community leaders for a night of food, fun, games and resources in

Photo by Kirred Marcano

Joyce Williams lets her 8-month-old son Carrell get his face painted at NNO at Mondawmin Mall.

hope to curb a recent wave of violent crime.

Residents chowed down on Caribbean food from food trucks such as Blackowned Savannah’s Great Kitchen, manned by 14-year police veteran Sgt. James Glanville. Local Baltimore talent performed on stages across the city. Lil Key, 13, performed a slew of conscious, fun raps alongside a dance crew at Mondawmin Mall and Lake Montebello.

Kids enjoyed football games and vendors provided residents with information about health insurance, mortgage workshops and community events.

Joyce Williams, a sevenyear resident of Park Heights, said she heard about the National Night Out event at Mondawmin Mall on Facebook. She said she came for the free school supplies, which were exhausted in less than an hour.

Williams said she wants to see police officers work harder on curbing crime the Continued on A4

Sister Constance Murphy, Legendary Nun, Dies at 109

By Alexis Taylor AFRO Staff Writer Nine years into her life as a centenarian, Sister Constance Murphy took her last breath at peace, though a long way from her Baltimore roots.

An acclaimed author, the former Canadian headmistress and life-long student would have been 110 years old on Feb. 2, 2014. She was the longest surviving nun of the Toronto, Ont.-based St. John the Divine convent.

And while she spent her last years visiting homes for the elderly, using every bit of the masters in gerontology she earned at age 73 from the University of Michigan, the well-respected nun remained humble and true until the end, according to friends and family.

“Savera, my wife, and I had visited Sister Constance last Saturday on the advice of the sisters,” said nephew Carlo Dade in an email sent out to family members on Aug. 5. “She had been bed ridden for the past two years

and in and out of consciousness.”

Before she took to her bed, his email said, “She was sitting up in a chair next to the bed and was able to carry on an extended conversation and attend prayer services with the sisters.”

Born in Baltimore in 1904, the University of Pennsylvania graduate made an art of teaching and guiding others.

She was a young woman when a stay in Europe exposed her to a theatrical performance detailing the crucifixion of Christ. This would further solidify her eventual calling. She joined the St. John the Divine convent.

According to longtime friend, Sister Elizabeth Ann Eckert, Sister Constance’s work with girls will impact many generations to come.

“She was a teacher at the Qu’Appelle Diocesan School in Regina, a province of Saskatchewan, and then Continued on A4

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Fla. Cops Shoot Man in Driveway of His Home after Report of Car Thief

console.”

Morgan said that when Middleton did exit the vehicle, “he did it in a lunging motion and very quickly and spun towards officers.”

Middleton raised one hand, which Morgan said had a “metallic object in it” and “at that point, the officers, fearing for their safety, fired upon Mr. Middleton.”

Middleton, a father of two, told The Pensacola News Journal that all he had in his hand were keys “with a metal flashlight attached.”

Public information officers for the sheriff’s office declined requests to speak with Morgan, telling the AFRO “more information would be released once the investigation is complete.”

Both officers are on paid administrative leave; further questions were referred to the agency’s July 27 press release.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the State Attorney’s Office have opened investigations into the incident.

Roy Middleton was looking for a cigarette in a car, parked on his own property, in the early morning hours of July 27, when the 60-year-old found himself injured by a hail of bullets, courtesy of the Escambia County, Fla. Sheriff’s Office.

According to 911 calls released by the Sheriff’s Office, a neighbor called police at 2:38 a.m. to report a car thief.

“Somebody is trying to steal my neighbor’s car,” a caller in Warrington, Fla. told police. “They’re actually already in the car, trying to hotwire it. He keeps ducking down underneath the dashboard, trying to reach for something.”

The concerned citizen told dispatchers that a “Black male” wearing “dark colored” tank top was rifling through his neighbor’s white 4-door Cadillac in a manner so casually

“…We Didn’t Have Enough Dark Ones…” President of Mich. Hillsdale College

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that he was unaware he was even being watched, much less reported to authorities.

Moments later the only thing hard to miss in the residential neighborhood was the sound of bullets flying. Two of them pierced Middleton’s lower body; according to CNN, he was in good condition at a local hospital with a metal rod placed in his left leg.

“What is critical in this is getting out the information as to the actions of the victim,” Escambia Sheriff David Morgan said at a July 29 press conference.

Morgan said that even with training in active-shooter situations and Critical Intervention Training, deputies are not in control of the real-life situations they are placed into daily.

Morgan alleged that when Deputies Jeremiah Meeks and Matthew White directed Middleton to show his hands and exit the vehicle, he put one hand outside of the car window before pulling it back inside.

“When again the verbal commands were given to exit the vehicle and ‘let us see your hands,’ he opened the car door and initially made a movement to exit the car,” Morgan said. “Then he made a lunging motion back into the car in the area of the

MAKE SOME STUDENTS AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

The president of a small Michigan college faces criticism for a racial slur he used during a legislative hearing on July 31.

A video posted on The Detroit Free Press web site showed Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn referencing a letter he received from the Department of Education.

“They said we violated the standards for diversity because we didn’t have enough dark ones, I guess, that’s what they meant,” Arnn said during the hearing.

Arnn was one of several panelists who attended Hillsdale.Edu the hearing to discuss the adoption of Common Larry Arnn Core State Standards, an attempt to focus the efforts to standardize education. The common core has already been adopted in more than 40 states.

During the hearing Arnn was immediately criticized for his offensive remarks, however he didn’t apologize, according to The Huffington Post.

“The state of Michigan sent a group of people down to my campus, with clipboards...to look at the colors of people’s faces and write down what they saw. We don’t keep records of that information. What were they looking for besides dark ones,” Arnn said in a statement.

Following Arnn’s statement,, Hillsdale College issued a letter of apology stating, “No offense was intended by the use of that term except to the offending bureaucrats.”

The apology letter also stated that, “Arnn was sorry if offense was taken.”

Baltimore Grandmother Arrested for Poisoning Grandchildren with Methadone, Killing One

A Baltimore woman was charged Aug. 2 for poisoning her two grandchildren, a 5-month-old girl and 1-year-old boy, by rubbing methadone on their gums.

The male toddler was killed by “methadone intoxication” according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Towanda Reaves, 50, has been charged with second degree murder, child abuse resulting in death, two charges of first degree assault, two Baltimore Police Department charges of second degree assault, Towanda Reaves first degree child abuse resulting in a serious injury and reckless endangerment.

According on police, on July 5 around 4:16 a.m., district police responded to a 911 call from a house in the 1600 block of North Forrest Park Avenue stating the 1-year-old boy was not breathing. Police said they arrived on the scene and performed CPR on the boy, who was later taken to Sinai Hospital and pronounced dead.

Reaves said she put her three grandchildren to bed around 8 p.m. and checked on them around 2 a.m. according to police. The grandmother said when she went to turn off the air conditioner around 4 a.m. she discovered the boy was not breathing.

Reaves told police she brought the boy to the living room, where his father was sleeping on the couch, and called 911.

The operator then walked her through the steps to perform CPR when medics and police arrived on the scene and transported the boy to the hospital.

Reaves stayed behind to watch her other two grandchildren.

Later that day, around 2 p.m., the 5-month-old granddaughter was taken to a local hospital with symptoms of being less than responsive according to police records. Hospital staff called district police. The infant was given a toxicology report revealing she had been poisoned by methadone.

Hospital personnel told investigators Reaves turned over a bottle of methadone to staff. She was then transported from the hospital to homicide for questioning where police said she confessed to rubbing methadone on the gum line of both children.

On July 31 the medical examiner’s office released the cause of death for the 1-year-old boy and investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Reaves.

She was arrested at a house in the 600 block of Reservoir St. on Aug. 1.

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Texas Leads U.S. in Execution of African Americans Texas is one of three states, along with California and Florida, with the largest death row populations. In Texas alone, at least a dozen people on death row were found to be innocent before they were executed.

“If you look at the work of the Innocence Project, hundreds of people have been exonerated after the fact,” said Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League.

DNA evidence has saved 18 people from execution and cleared about 300 others of

for the most violent of crimes against our effective Oct. 1. fellow human beings,” Perry said in a speech “We were delighted to see Maryland to the Texas Broadcasters Association in 2001. eliminate the death penalty,” Shelton said.

Texas isn’t just big in size and population.

“In fact, I believe capital punishment ”We’re slowly seeing states reconsider and It’s also big on the death penalty. When it affirms the high value we place on innocent even change their policy.” comes to executions, Texas is the battleground life because it tells those who would prey on Levin welcomes such activism, but says state and has been No. 1 since 1976. our citizens that you will pay the ultimate that more still needs to be done.

The Lone Star State reached a milestone price for their unthinkable acts of violence.”

“The ongoing executions are something this summer when Kimberly McCarthy Shelton saidNovember that states 1, like Texas are that everyone in the country bears 2008 - November 7, 2008, The Washington Afro-American A3 became the 500th person executed in Texas just stubborn and wrong. “Sometimes states responsibility for,” Levin says. “Even if since the death penalty was reinstated there in confuse legacy with bad ideas,” he said. someone lives in a state where there’s no 1974 and modern-day executions resumed in “They want to be tough on crime. They’re not death penalty, we are a country of united 1982 with the nation’s first lethal injection. willing to be open-minded states.” sport-utility from a neighbor about a suspibearing his photoBy The Alanproblem, King death penalty opponents say,vehicle sought in and take a fresh look at the Levin tried toposted block fliers Kimberly McCarthy’s connection with the murder of cious vehicle. The man noticed graph around the city. On AFRO Staff Writer is that eight of the last 11 people Hudson’s executed mother in death penalty.” execution, because 11 of Jennifer her 12 jurors were and brother. the vehicle while walking his Sunday, Hudson asked Texas haveHudson been African Americans,The whowhite, also 1994 Chevrolet Morial and Shelton said white, as was thefor victim of her alleged crime. dog. According to the Chicago the public’s help in finding Jennifer and other with Illinois license Tribune, the boy had been shot her nephew.

In herisMySpace relatives positively identified account for 40 percent of those onSuburban the state’s that the death penalty has not Her client, a former crack addict, accused of multiple times in the back seat blog, thankedin fans and supdeath row, according to the Death Penalty proven to be the deterrent killing and robbing hershe neighbor 1997. of the vehicle. The SUV, regisporters for their prayers and Information Center. to crime that supporters “The heart ofoffered the litigation was the tered to Hudson’s murdered a $100,000 reward to “The racism and the imposition of death claim. “The states that have discrimination inanyone the jury selection, brother, was towed with the who returnedwhich the boy A. Levin the highest homicide rates boy’s body inside and–isMaurie being alive. sentences almost universally affect people wasn’t considered by the merits in any court,” processed by evidence techniSince the investigation, who are poor or people of color,” said Maurie are the states with the death Levin said. cians and workers. The body Hudson – who gained stardom A. Levin, McCarthy’s attorney and co-director lesser crimes — was two-thirds of them African penalty,” Shelton added.

McCarthy was one of 51 people from later removed and taken to after appearing on “American of the Capital Punishment Clinic at the Americans. “These are only a very small The murder rate in those states averaged Dallas County executed in then Texas, second the Cook County Medical Idol,” and won an only University of Texas in Austin. percentage of cases,” said Paul Cates, 4.7 out of 100,000 people in 2011, compared to Harris County,Academy which leads thefor nation as in Examiner’s office.

Award her role Hudson family movie Dreamgirls – has This is also true nationally. Although communications director ofand the other Innocence to 3.1 for states without the death penalty, the source of 116the executions and nearly 300 members arrived at the Medical stayed out of the public eye.

African Americans make up 13.6 percent Project, a non-profit organization based in according to the Death Penalty Information death sentences since 1982, the Death Penalty Examiner’s office mid-afterThe Chicago Tribune reportof the U.S. population, they account for 42 New York.

Center.

Texas, which accounts for more than Information Center reports.

Julian King, Jennnifer Hudson’s nephew. noon to identify the body. ed that a parade of cars moved percent of the inmates on death row and 35 In another Texas case, jurors were told Morial and other opponents say that thelook- half of executions nationwide, had an average Given the choice between slowly past her family’s home A spokesman for the office the murders but is being held in Monday morning, past the ing directly the body and or percent of those executed since 1976, the that Duane Buck posed a danger to society large margin of error, racial at disparities murder rate of 4.4. told the newspaper that Hudson jail for parole violation after viewing it on a wall-mounted newsblack. vans, Buck reporters Death Penalty Information Center reports. simply because he’s wasand curihigh costs are just a few reasons that the death Stanford Fraser, a Harvard University ous onlookers.

Courtesy should Photos be abolished and replaced with “The NAACP is strongly opposed to the convicted in 1997 of killing two people near penalty law student from Bowie, finds a measure of Neighbors stood Jennifer Hudson and hersince mom, who without “Shetheheld hands with her family.in It wastoobviously very emotional moment.” death penalty and has been theDarnell very Donerson Houston. He also wounded hisquietly half-sister, life sentences possibility of parole. satisfaction helping turn back theadeath and was killed, as well as her brother, Jason. reflectedfor on his the who now forgives him and is fighting beginning, going back to lynchings and unfair However, Republican Texas Gov. Rick penalty in Maryland. “America is the only “remained strong for her famibeing convicted of attempted video screen,inthe violence. life as supporters near and far push for a fair trials,” said Hilary O. Shelton, director of the Perry, who ran for president thefamily last chose Westernized democracy that still has the ly” and was clearly its leader. murder and vehicular hijackplate X584859 was found on the latter. According to the In front of the Hudson’s the body of her 7-year-old hearing.

NAACP’s Washington bureau andChicago’s senior vice election, pro-life deathheld penalty,” said.

“It’s an “She hands Fraser with her famiing.outmoded Cook Countysentencing records show West Side after is unapologetically Tribune, Hudson said,while “Yes, home, men in heavy jackets nephew Monday, just hours ly,” said.

“It that pleaded to both death penalty too often is a rush president for advocacy “It carries being formthe ofspokesman justice.” The 22-year-old washepart of guilty“The police received a also 7 a.m. call pro-death that’spenalty. him.” and hooded sweatshirts came to after his body was foundand in apolicy. obviously very emotionalin Annapolis charges inthat 1999. He was also when kiss the twintowhite crosses barto judgment it comes African all the disparities that it carried in the days of “Like the vast majority of Texans, I believe was rallies outside athe statehouse moment.” convicted in 1998 for possesing the names of Donerson and Americans,” lynching.” the death penalty is an appropriate response fueled of Maryland’s death penalty, The the boyrepeal – the son of Julia sion of a stolen motor vehicle. Shelton said.

By Yanick Rice Lamb Special to the AFRO

Jennifer Hudson and Relatives Identify Body of Her Slain Nephew “The racism and the imposition of death sentences almost universally affect people who are poor or people of color.”

ACORN Fights Back

Hudson, Jennifer’s sister – had been missing since Friday, when a relative found Julian’s grandmother, Darnell Donerson, 57, and his uncle, Jason Hudson, 29, shot to death in his grandmother’s home for in statistic that has persisted the 7000 block of South Yale 50 years. According to EPI, Avenue.

“The average An Amber Alert – a designation for high-risk unemployment ratemissing for blacks children was50 issued over the –past years,Friday at after Julian was discovered 11.6 percent, is considerably missing after the murders. higher than theWilliam average Police arrested rate during of stepBalfour, the recessions missing boy’s father and estranged husband 6.7 percent.

In only one of Julia, at hisdid girlfriend’s year (1969), the black Southside apartment several unemployment rate dip hours after the murders. slightly theMichele, recessionhas Balfour’sbelow mother, told reporters her son had average to 6.4that percent.

Thus, nothing to do with the slayings. over the last 50 years, the Balfour remains a suspect in

Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’ Since 2009 Black Unemployment Rate Lowest

By Alan King

No wonder Obama’s campaign is and Dallas Cowboys players trying to distance him from the Tony Romo and Terrell Owens, group, saying, “Barack Obama among the names submitted to percent in June and 12.5 women over 20 dipped from 6 tank focused on the needs Never Organized with ACORN.” election officials.

Presidential candidate John percent in July.

The jobless percent to 5.8 percent over the of lowand middle-income ties to ACORN run Hurd said those workers, who But Obama’s McCain’s attack on ACORN – rate for White men over 20 same time period. workers, estimate that itclasses will long and deep.

He taught were doing those things without Associated Community for ACORN. even to endorsed ACORN’s knowledge or permis- take Organization for in Reform was 6.2 percent June Now and – The national at least They six years reach him for President. sion, were fired. confirms the success of the in rose slightly to 6.3 percent unemployment rate fell full employment at this rate of But now ACORN is in trouble.

“The evidence that has surorganization, the head of the July. from 7.6 percent in June to job creation.

Reporter: There are at least faced so far shows they faked group says.

The ratework 7.4 percent July the Despite falling more across thethan 11 investigations forms to get in paid forand work they “Thisunemployment is testimony to the involving thousands of didn’t do, added not to stuff ballot we’ve done and success we’ve for Black women over 20 economy 162,000 acountry percentage point, the jobless potentially fraudulent ACORN boxes.”

ACORN, she said, is the had,” Maude Hurd, president of plummeted from 12 percent in jobs. Analysts at the rate for Blacks is still nearly forms. victim of fraud, not the perpetraACORN, said in an interview June to 10.5 percent in July.

Economic Policy Institute, a double the unemployment Announcer: Massive voter tor of it. with the AFRO. The“When joblessthis rate for White D.C.-based think rate forAnd Whites, a troubling fraud.

Hurd said the only things the Obama campaign attack started, we Washington, bogus are the charges thempaid more than $800,000 to an had just announced that we had selves. And factcheck. org ACORN front for get out the vote registered 1.3 million new votagrees. efforts. ers,” she said. “That’s just to say It concluded, “Neither Pressuring banks to issue risky that someone’s running scared ACORN nor its employees have loans. Nationwide voter fraud. because of ACORN’s Continued from A1 success.” been found guilty of, or even Barack Obama. Bad judgment.

McCain, who is running for pleaded racketeering charged with, casting fraudulent Blind ambition. Too risky for presidentguilty on theto Republican tickvotes.”

America. et, lashed outthe at ACORN the conspiracy same dayinthe The problem came about prifinal debate against Barack event took place. marily because of the way Since McCain’s comments, Obama, contending the group “is is the time for ACORN operates. Rather than ACORN’s 87 offices have been on “Now the verge of maybe perpetrateveryone their civic rely on volunteers, it pays peobombarded with threats and ing one of to thedo greatest frauds in ple, many of them poor or unem- racist mail. voter history this country, duty,” Bryantinsaid in a ployed, to sign up new voters.

The day after the presidential maybe destroying statement.

“For usthetofabric start of The idea was to help both those debate, vandals broke into the democracy.” reporting crime, start being registered and those doing organization’s Boston and Seattle Factcheck.org, a non-partisan community watching.

Nowtois the registration. offices and stole computers.

Web site, found those claims Maud explained, “We have a After a Cleveland representative be “exaggerated,” “no evithe time for us towith reclaim our zero tolerance policy for deliberappeared on TV, an e-mail was dence of any such democracycommunities.” ate falsification of registration.” sent to the local office saying she destroying fraud.”

The buyback was part Most news account neglect to “is going to have her life ended.”

Hurdgun believes the McCain of a two-part campaignmotivatby point out that ACORN is A worker in Providence, R.I., charges were politically ed.

Empowerment Temple to help required by law to turn in all reg- received a threatening call sayistration forms. And they also fail ing, “We know you get off work She said, it’s lowimpact crime“Because and its victims. to note that it was the organizaat 9” and uttered racial epithets. and moderate-income people, The effort kicked Aug. the tion, in many instances, that first A caller to one office left a and people of color,off I believe 5McCain with a campaign two-hourthinks memorial brought the phony registrations message on the answering those to the attention of authorities. machine, saying: “Hi, I was just voters are going vote service and rallytofor all the The McCain camp apparently calling to let you know that Democratic, which is not necesfamilies in Baltimore who isn’t interested in those fine Barack Obama needs to get sarily true.” have lost loved to street points, preferring to air misleadhung. He’s a (expletive deleted) ACORN is noones stranger to violence.

Nearly 400 people ing ads that seek to link Obama nigger, and he’s a piece of controversy. to ACORN, thereby undercutting (expletive deleted). You guys are Forthe 38 sanctuary. years, the non-partisan filled Rev. fraudulent, and you need to go to organization has fought for social his political support.

Bryant comforted families McCain: I’m John McCain hell. All the niggers on oak trees. and economic justice for lowwho were still trying to come and I approve this message.

They’re gonna get all hung honand moderate-income to terms with losing loved eys, they’re going to get assassiAnnouncer: Who is Barack Americans.

With 400,000 memnated, they’re gonna get killed.”

Obama? A man with “a political ber families organized into more ones to senseless violence.

Another message said, “You baptism performed at warp than 1,200 neighborhood chap“The memorial service liberal idiots. Dumb (expletive speed.” Vast ambition. After colters in 110 cities nationwide, was a launch pad the to move the deleted). Welfare bums. You lege, he moved to Chicago.

ACORN has over years seen community to standwhile together guys just (expletive deleted) Became a community organizer. its share of criticism advocome to our country, consume There, Obama met Madeleine cating for do affordable housing, to finally something every natural resource there is, Talbot, part of the Chicago living wages, healthcare against gun violence infor ourthe Kirred That’s Marcano and make a Photo lot ofby babies. branch of ACORN. He was so underserved— and while organcity,” Bryant said. “…At what A police officer one rifles at do. theAnd Gun Buy all you guys then suck impressive that he checks was asked to of the izing voter registration drives. point willhas webeen say as enough is up the welfare and expect everytrain the ACORN staff.

But none withering Back event. one else to pay for your hospital What did ACORN in Chicago and baseless enough?” s as this one. bills for your kids. I jus’ say let engage in? Bullying banks.

With the presidential election Sixty guns were collected Christopher Brown, said the George Chainey turned in a your kids die. That’s the best Intimidation tactics. Disruption less than two weeks away, during the three-hour gun church “donated $10,000 .22-cal. pump-action rifle,die. move. Just let your children of business. ACORN forced ACORN’s detractors allege the buyback, including several Forget about paying hospital banks to issue riskythe home loans. funding which he said he’s for owned for organization has engaged in mas- towards bills for20 them.

I’m not gonna do The same types of loans that sive voter and registration fraud after shotguns rifles. The program.” nearly years. it. You guys are lowlifes. And I caused the financial crisis we’re the reported discovery of bogus church’s outreach coordinator, West Baltimore resident “I don’t need it and I hope you all die.” in today. names, such as Mickey Mouse know it’sthinks going be in good Hurd thetohate calls will hands,” he said. “Besides, a cease soon.

“Incash two never weeks,hurt I think these little nobody.” attacks will be over. But I think it will be harder for us to get our name back on good graces Identification Statements because they really trashed us in Baltimore Afro-American — (USPS 040-800) is published weekly by The Afro-American the last few weeks.”

Newspapers, 2519 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4602. Subscription Rate: Baltimore - 1 Year - $40.00 (Price includes tax.) Checks for subscriptions should be made But ACORN will not be payable to: The Afro-American Newspaper Company, 2519 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD deterred.

21218-4602. Periodicals postage paid at Baltimore, MD. “We’ve been fighting for a POSTMASTER: Send addresses changes to: The Afro-American Newspaper Company, 2519 long time, for over 30 years, for N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4602. the rights of low- and moderateThe Washington Afro-American & Washington Tribune — (0276-6523) is published income people all across the weekly by the Afro-American Newspapers at 1917 Benning Road, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4723. Subscription Rate: Washington - 1 Year - $40.00. Periodical Postage paid country,” Hurd said. “We’re at Washington, D.C. going to continue to fight for POSTMASTER: Send addresses changes to: The Washington Afro-American economic justice in our commu& Washington Tribune, 2519 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4602. nities.”

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Empowerment Temple

He was released from prison in 2006 after serving seven years for the attempted murder and car hijacking charges.

The boy remained missing through a long weekend in which police and volunteers “The major reason that

people are out of work is because there is not enough jobs out there,” said Darity.

“If one group has the capacity to get privileged access to the available jobs, they will do it and that’s what is happening.”

Funding the job guarantee program would require shifting resources from other anti-poverty programs, programs that Darity and

Jason.

“Everybody is sick of going through stuff like this,” Artisha West, a former resident of the area told the Tribune. “We all have to stick together. All these young children are dying, and for what?” jobs from 1935 to 1943,

building bridges, parks, and schools across the nation.

“We know how to do this, we’ve done it before in the U.S.,” said Darity. The WPA program even funded jobs for music, media and literacy projects for artists. “Under circumstances where people are disturbed about the idea of paying people not to work, why don’t we introduce a program

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black unemployment rate has been at a level typical for a recession or higher.”

William Darity, a professor of economics and African and SQUARE HIGH African American studies at Duke University in Durham, N.C. said, “The racial unemployment gap is a direct index of discrimination.”

In an effort to combat others believe won’t be as that pays people to work?”

NOT ON THE LIST BREAD the inherent discrimination necessary as people start According to Darity, that exists in hiring and earning living wages on the federally-funded job employment practices in the jobs that would address guarantee program has job market, Darity has long the “nation’s physical and received support from both RIGHT advocated for a federally- LEFT human infrastructure, from ends of the political spectrum funded program called building roads, bridges, dams and Rep. Jon Conyers the “National Investment and schools, to staffing high (D-Mich.) introduced a bill Employment Corps,” that quality day care.” that could jumpstart talks guarantees a job for every Darity said that supporters about the program in March American 18 years or older. for the National Investment 2013.

Darity said that the federal job Employment Corps drawing Darity said: “There is a guarantee proposal doesn’t inspiration from American potential appeal of this kind presume that the reason why history. The Works Progress of policy that bridges the so many Black people are out Administration, introduced political divide, but people of work is because there1 is during the Great Depression, simply are not talking about it BANANA something wrong with them. provided more than 8 million very much.”

“The average unemployment rate for blacks over the past 50 years, at 11.6 percent, is considerably higher than the average rate during recessions of 6.7 percent.”

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Construction on Grand Prix Race Track Begins

By Alexis Taylor AFRO Staff Writer Construction for the third annual Grand Prix of Baltimore began Aug. 6 as the first concrete barrier for the race track was placed just paces away from the doors of the Baltimore Convention Center.

Race managers announced a series of changes to the event that will take place Labor Day weekend, including more entertainment and cooler spaces for family fun.

“We had 90 days last year to put a race on.

This time we had a full year,” said managing partner J.P. Grant, of Race On LLC. “We promised a better event this year, so we’re trying to deliver a better event with better values.”

Attendees this year will have a plethora of activities to engage in from rock climbing to wine tasting.

“We figured out, from the last two years, that it’s pretty hot on Labor Day weekend.

This year we’re moving the family fun zone

inside,” said Grant, standing just outside the Pratt Street convention center where in-door activities will take place. “We’re going to have the Boy Scouts of America doing a soap box derby. We’re going to do rock climbing indoors, have a Budweiser Beer Zone for adults and broadcasts from 98 ROCK.” Ticket prices have also changed this year with the introduction of tiered pricing.

“Adults can buy general admission tickets, but any child under 12 can come in for free.

On Friday, we have ‘Five Dollar Friday’ for students,” he said.

Grant said that community engagement and maximizing opportunities for Baltimore business owners and workers are goals for this year’s event.

“The ticketing company is local and the public relations firm is local,” he told the AFRO just moments before the start of a downtown news conference to announce the beginning of construction.

“We have minority and women-owned businesses as vendors and the fencing

Managing Partner J.P. Grant, of Race On LLC speaks with press about the many changes coming to this year’s Grand Prix of Baltimore.

Award-winning racecar driver Tommy Milner speaks with press about the hair pin turns included in the two-mile course, coming to Baltimore streets in short order. company is minority owned,” he said.

Critics blasted Mayor Stephanie RawlingsBlake and Baltimore Racing Development, the company responsible for putting on the inaugural race, for financial woes that resounded long after the race car engines shut off.

Millions in city fees, taxes and monies owed to local businesses went unpaid by Baltimore Racing Development, jeopardizing the future of the race. The company had a lien filed against it and eventually told investors they would not be repaid.

By December 2011, city officials announced that they would be terminating business with the company. A second company was chosen and dismissed before Race On LLC signed on with only a few months to get the 2012 race organized.

“Last year, our main goal was to stabilize the race and make sure it happened,” said Tim Mayer, general manager of the Grand Prix.

“This year, our number one goal is to have everyone that comes to the race walk away saying ‘That was worth every cent.’”

Tommy Milner, one of the award-winning drivers who will take to the course for the Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 event, told reporters he is excited to be in Charm City.

“This is a great place to race,” he said.

“You have 12 turns in two miles. It’s a difficult track. You have a nice, long straightaway here on Pratt Street where we see upwards of 150 miles per hour. There are hairpin turns, some nice fun rhythm sections, two high-speed sweepers to finish the lap off. There are some bumpy spaces, some smooth sections, and some very wide open spaces for lots of cars, along with narrow spots.

“For a driver, you want a race track that offers lots of passing opportunities and that’s exactly what you have here in Baltimore, which is not very common for street tracks.”

The track will take 21 days to complete, down from last year’s 31-day construction period. Mayer said construction will take place at night and at varied intervals to minimize impact on city residents.

The race will air on more than 160 channels around the world, officials said.

All Photos By Alexis Taylor

Baltimoreans and race car fans from around the country will gather Aug. 30- Sept. 1 to celebrate the third year of Baltimore’s Grand Prix.

A construction worker lowers the first concrete barrier that will protect fans watching the practices and races that will take place over Labor Day weekend.

National Night Out

is Enough” peace rallies in the 7th district are helping to mend and grow community-police relationships in the city and curb crime.

Baltimore police department records show that as of Aug. 6 141 homicides have occurred in the city, 14 more than at this time in 2012.

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, who visited multiple NNO locations, said despite the recent uptick in crime, Baltimore is moving towards a down swing in violent crime.

“We have to galvanize the community and police department to combat crime in the city,” said Brown. “We also need to bring resources to the residents of the city.”

In an effort to curb the increase in violence after a recent spike early in the summer, Kowalczyk said the police department is focusing their efforts on high crime areas around the city.

“Right now we’re deploying in hotspot areas and working on targeted enforcement,” said Kowalczyk. “Police are continuing to be engaged in hot spot areas.”

While Kowalcyzk said he could not go into detail about which areas in the city were hot spots, in a recent interview former police spokesperson Anthony Gugliemi said parts of the eastern and western districts have historically been trouble areas in the city.

Lt. Col. Melvin Russell, head of the police department’s community partnership division, said presence by law enforcement in an area is number one way to help curb crime in the city.

“Our crew is always working on how to stop violence,” said Russell. “Presence produces reduction… We are using faith walks and events like NNO to get the community to come together with us.”

But not every Baltimore resident believes the answer to curbing crime lies solely in presence and community partnerships.

Erika Montgomery, 39, who lives in East Rosemont, said the city’s upswing in crime is because of the lack of resources for youth in the city.

“There isn’t a lot for young kids to do,” said Montgomery. “There’s no recs and not a lot of pools. There’s nothing for these kids to do in the summer, but get into trouble.”

Montgomery said while her neighborhood is relatively quiet, she worries about her 19-year-old son. She said she tries to keep him active in sports and other activities to keep him from a more destructive lifestyle.

Mary Wallace, 85, attended National Night Out at Lake Montebello near her Ednor Gardens home where she has lived since 1976. She said Baltimore’s high crime numbers are a direct function of the city’s broken criminal justice system.

Wallace said perpetrators are not given harsh enough sentences. She said she supports the take-back-the-streets initiative.

“It gives kids and young people something to do besides roaming the streets,” said Wallace. “It’s the one time they really have something to do in the city.”

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White, who faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 20, 2014, in U.S. District Court in Baltimore.

Rosenstein attributed law enforcement’s success in bringing down White to work by the Maryland Prison Task Force, the FBI, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and Baltimore police.

Officials said they continue to investigate the gang’s activities and the network of those who assisted them.

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in Baltimore.

“I think crime could be better in the city,” said Williams. “I haven’t personally seen any crazy issues.”

Councilman Brandon M. Scott, vice chair of the council’s public safety committee, said it is important that the city of Baltimore be a part of National Night Out because of the continuing history of violence here.

“It’s important for the city of Baltimore and residents across the community to come together and stand against crime,” said Scott.

“It’s important for Baltimore because of the

recent amount of crime in the city.”

A surge in violent crime in Baltimore, beginning at the start of summer triggered alarms among local residents. caused major alarm for Baltimore residents. During the first five days of summer 27 people were shot, nine of them fatally. Police, local officials and community leaders scrabbled as local residents demanded answers.

Scott said initiatives such as National Night Out, the recent 300-Man March which spanned 10 miles of North Ave., and Councilman Nick Mosby’s weekly “Enough

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she became head mistress,” she said. “She also worked with the elderly at homes for the aged at a number of different facilities that the sister’s ran. She worked both in them and lead them as administrator.”

Eckert said she will forever remember Sister Constance’s ability to “learn all about something and then take complete responsibility.”

Though Sister Constance achieved significant success in several endeavors, Eckert said she stayed humble and never lost the ability to make even strangers feel welcome.

“My first meeting with her that I remember was in a small sharing circle and she told me that her middle name was ‘Elizabeth,’” said Eckert, of a 1987 encounter. “It gave us that bond of a shared name and it was lovely for her, trying to find something like that, to reach out to a new member of a community. You can feel kind of awkward when you’re new and she was an older sister that reached out to me.”

And her touch extended well past the convent without regard to age.

“At 100, she was still going out and visiting the old,” said Eckert. “We insisted that someone drive her and that she not take the subway and bus anymore, but she was still ministering to other people.”

For her service, when she turned 105, dignitaries from both Canada and the United States recognized her.

“President Obama and Prime Minister Harper both sent official congratulations for her 105th birthday,” said Dade. “I told the embassy about her and the U.S. ambassador paid her a visit and he said repeatedly that meeting her was one of the highlights of his tour in Canada.”

The ambassador left the nun a passport, according to Dade, which she insisted on using in her own “never take no for an answer” way. She was known for that, her fellow sister nuns said.

Sister Constance will continue to give back, even in death.

“According to her wishes Sister Constance is donating her brain to Johns Hopkins,” said Dade. “She has been part of a study on aging, but her body will be kept in Canada.”

24 co-defendants, including 13 correctional officers, participated in the smuggling enterprise and White also knew many other CO’s involved in contraband trafficking and sexual relations with inmates.”

White also told authorities that he had sexual liaisons with four officers who worked at the jail, each of whom became pregnant.

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Sharon Baptist’s First Couple Celebrates Milestones

By Blair Adams AFRO Staff Writer With a solid foundation established and passion for Christ, well-known local church figure celebrated a couple of milestones: his 75th birthday and 50th wedding anniversary.

Local pastors, city officials, church members, family and friends all gathered at the historic Sharon Baptist Church on Aug. 3, to help Rev. Dr. A.C.D. Vaughn observe 75 years of life, much of it as a living legend,.

“After so many years, I thought I owed it to my wife,” Dr. Vaughn told the AFRO of the party he planned himself.

Dr. Vaughn has been married to Dr. Lillian Purnell Bowser for 50 years, a move he said ,“was the best thing” he could have done.

Their union produced three offspring, Rev. Dr. Lynette Vaughan, Corrogan and Cassandra.

During the three-hour celebration, which was presided over by Bishop Walter P. Thomas

Dr. Lillian B. and Dr. A.C.D. Vaughn Photos by J.D. Howard

Alfred and Lillian A. Vaughn wedding August 3, 1963, Brooklyn, N.Y. of New Psalmist Baptist Church, elected officials and pastors honored a man that has had 56 faithful years of ministry.

“Because of my parents involvement in the community, its good to see people come out and appreciate them,” Corrogan Vaughn told the AFRO.

L-R, Tanya Franks, Lauren A. Fox, Caleel Fox, Dr. Lynette Vaughn, Mrs.Carietta Ivey, Ms. Gwendolyn Hicks, Corrogan R. Vaughn and Ms. Geraldine Perry

City Council President Jack Young, former NAACP president Kweisi Mfume, Frank M. Conaway and the Rev. Jamal Bryant all shared words that represented a man dedicated to his calling.

“I felt blessed that the Lord has given me many ministries

New Psalmist Baptist Funds Police Station Facelift

By Kirred Marcano Special to the AFRO

Church members crowding into a police station? At night?

That rare sight surfaced recently in west Baltimore as New Psalmist Baptist Church members celebrated the grand reopening of the Baltimore Police Department’s NW precinct’s front lobby. The station’s front doors have been off limits for some 15 years, hindering community interaction with the precinct.

Visitors were forced to enter through the back doors, often occupying the same space as prisoners, witnesses and victims. Bishop Walter S.

Thomas Sr. of New Psalmist did a site visit of the police station and started asking questions about how the congregation could give back to the city.

Within four weeks, demolition and construction crews were able to transform the once unapproachable site into a welcoming entry point.

The unveiling of a newly constructed main entrance designates a new and hopefully long lasting partnership between the Baltimore Police and the faith based community, according to local residents.

Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts was on scene to celebrate the

reopening of the entry point into the precinct. Contrary to the crowd’s excitement about his speech, the Commissioner received boos when he approached the podium and said, “Yes, I am the person who moved Major Delgado.”

Recently reassigned Major Johnny Delgado was half of the driving force behind the project. West Baltimore resident Will Hannah reflected on Major Delgado’s impact on the surrounding community, “Johnny Delgado has been working hard to gather donations from community support. This was totally his effort and the community is here today to show our appreciation for

what he did.”

Delgado also adds that this renovation is about more than the recent violence in perspective, “This is not only just looking at crime reduction, this can now be a community center again.

It’s a way for the community to interact within a friendly environment.”

In her remarks at the Mayor Rawlings-Blake said, “My hope is more faith leaders around the community will see the same needs and find ways to use their parishioners to work in partnership with the community so we can build the communities that we want.”

Hazmat Responds to Suspicious Substance Found at Congressman Cummings’ Baltimore Office

By Alexis Taylor AFRO Staff Writer Police and hazardous material control officials were on the scene in a matter of minutes after a report of a “suspicious substance” on the downtown Baltimore office door of Congressman Elijah Cummings.

Office employees and passers-by looked Aug. 7 as first responders cordoned off the area around the door, took photographs, and ran initial tests.

“There was suspicious material on the front door of Congressman Cummings’ office,” said Ian Brennan, chief public information officer for the Baltimore City Fire Department.

Brennan was unsure who determined the substance was suspicious, but said that the tip came from someone who saw the substance on the door around 11:30 a.m.

“Our Hazmat team came down to test the material, but the FBI is the lead investigative agency.”

All media inquiries were directed by police to Special Agent Rich Wolfe, of the FBI’s Baltimore field office. Wolfe did respond to questions about the incident.

and blessings,” Rev. Vaughn told the AFRO. The invitation to the birthday/wedding celebration was extended to the entire congregation, which Dr. Vaughn said he personally wanted, “everyone to be there.” He said during each worship service he personally extended the invitation and called his family and friends.

People traveled all the way from Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia to attend. Nearly 500 guests enjoyed an array of fine fare, gourmet desserts and finger food in the church banquet hall, which was decked out in gold, white and blue. Centered at each table were huge bouquet of floral arrangements. No live band on hand, but many people serenaded Dr. Vaughn with soulful voices.

“Everyone there came to celebrate a living legend,” said Corrogan. “To see the overwhelming overflow was amazing.”

Corrogan said people showered Rev. Vaughn with gifts, love, their presence and well wishes.

But the main gift was the gift the 75-yearold minister presented to his wife h three months ago. “I gave her what she wanted, a

Photo by Alexis Taylor

Officials block foot traffic in the area surrounding Congressman Elijah Cummings’ downtown Baltimore office.

brand new SUV.” As the evening concluded, Bishop Thomas recommitted the union of the couple. “Twenty-five years ago, Bishop Thomas recommitted my wife and I so, he did it again.”

Following the recommitment passage, his godson, Harold Carter Jr., closed with a family prayer.

As the fourth pastor to head the church, Dr. Vaughn has led the congregation at Sharon Baptist Church for 27 years. In 2010, he was named “Living Legend” by the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and is known for his uncanny ability to connect with people.

“I am a server not a celebrity. My calling was to serve the people of God.”

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Reversing the Stigma of the Non-Swimming African American

By Blair Adams AFRO Staff Writer For years swimming was a skill that was not embraced by African Americans and Hispanics, according to a 2010 study conducted by the U.S. Swimming Foundation. However, the value of swimming was underscored recently, when a 22-year-old black woman swam to safety after her car plunged from a bridge.

Morgan Lake, a college student and part-time gymnastics teacher, was driving across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on July 18, when her 2007 Chrysler Sebring was struck by an 18-wheeler. Her car went off the bridge, plummeting 40 feet into the water.

“I didn’t want to drown, I didn’t want to go out that way…I had the time to think I was going to die and the time to process to change my mind,” Lake said in a statement. “I had to stop fighting and to relax my body and unbuckle my seat belt to swim out.”

But her swimming skill makes her a rarity among Blacks. According to the U.S. Swimming Foundation, “Seventy percent of African American children can’t swim, which follows into adulthood.”

But, Lake isn’t the only black person making waves recently. Cullen Jones, the first black Olympic gold medalist in water sports, is the Swimming Foundation’s ambassador for the group’s Make a Splash program that is designed to cut down on drowning deaths while altering the perception that Blacks can’t swim.

Cullen said he “learned to swim as a kid after he nearly drowned in a pool at an amusement park.” He said, “After my near-death experience, my mom got me into swim lessons.” Cullen has been swimming since the age of five.

In 2010, six teenagers from Louisiana drowned while trying to save a friend who slid into deep water in the Red River. According to Cindy Chadwick, a spokeswoman for the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, “neither the teenagers nor the adults watching from the river could swim.

After the drowning deaths, Jones headed to Louisiana to promote the importance of learning how to swim. Now, he is the U.S. Swimming Federation’s ambassador for the organization’s “Make a Splash” program which is designed to The U.S. Swimming Foundation also suggests blacks don’t swim because there may be a lack of access to pools and financial constraints. They also noted that cosmetic issues---including the effect chlorinated pool water or seawater can have on chemically-treated hair-especially the potential effect chlorinated pool or seawater has on hair chemically-treated hair-play a role for non-Caucasian swimmers.

“Lack of resources can sometimes play a role in why African Americans aren’t able to swim,” Calvin Holmes, past president of King Fish Swim Club told the AFRO. “Swimming is a sport that you learn as a child because that’s what you saw your parents do. I didn’t swim when I was a child, because I didn’t see my parents swim.”

“It’s the lack of resources and access to pools,” he said.

The skill can be learned well into adulthood. Consider Joyce Shepherd, a 62 year-old Charlotte, N.C., administrative assistant, who learned three months ago.

Surprisingly Shepherd was no stranger to the water. She canoes, is an avid angler and

Courtesy Photo

North Carolina legal assistant Joyce Shepherd learned to swim three months ago so she could participate in her first triathalon. even teaches women to fly-fish as a therapy for breast cancer victims, which she said, ”helps strengthen the muscles in the arms after chemotherapy.”

She has even waded into rivers and creeks to teach other women how to fly-fish. But she couldn’t swim. “I was trying to get past the fear of swimming,” she said.

“It was hard at first. I was scared and afraid of the water, so I just continued practicing,” she told the AFRO.“I just got out there.”

She learned so she could participate in a triathlon, a competition involving running, biking --and a 400 meter swim.

Shepherd swims once a week near her Charlotte, N.C. home, and said learning how to swim is simple, you just have to relax. “I’m still taking lessons, however it will probably take a few years for me to be considered an expert.”

The lack of swimming skills can lead to tragedy. March 20 Hampton University freshman, David Esan, 17, drowned in a pool during a freshman week party. Esan’s friends told the AFRO in a recent account of his death, “he didn’t know how to swim, so he was very careful around the water.”

Although authorities are still investigating the circumstances leading to his discovery at the bottom of a campus swimming pool, witnesses said that at the party there was music and dancing, along with some horseplay that resulted in people being pushed into the indoor pool.

Morgan State and Howard Universities, both historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) require all students pass at least one swimming course.

Trae Lewis, 30, a 2006 graduate of Howard University said, “taking a swimming course at Howard has gotten me acclimated with the basic forms of swimming.”

Lewis, who didn’t swim as a kid, because pools weren’t easily accessible said, he “was glad he took the course while in college.”

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OPINION

How Deep is Corruption?

I have seen examples of corruption throughout my NNPA Columnist life. Some have been petty and some had potentially serious implications and outcomes.

I have avoided or turned down 96 percent of the attempts made on me but I am sure there are many who haven’t. How do you avoid it? It is easy, according to then-Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano: “Don’t pay any bribes; there won’t be any bribery.” In other words the offers will be made to us all and the key to avoiding it is to just turn them down and walk away. I have taken his advice to heart.

A great spawning grounds for corruption are the minority business programs throughout our nation. City, county, state and federal governments-- and corporations-- have some form of outreach and technical assistance for businesses owned by racial/socio economic disadvantaged groups. Most require participants to be “certified” as a minority, female, etc. type of business ownership. There is so much fraud involved in many of these applications that we can’t count them all. Cheating applicant, cheating employee overseeing the program and usually a cheating White- owned seasoned business conspiring with the others. Every one of these programs has some form of corruption in their daily process. Some do it for quick bucks and some do it to prolong their racist attitudes and/or greed.

I have had experience with mayoral offices during my travels. The Thomas Barnes administration in Gary, Ind. was a trip. They would demand my members who had won contracts competitively to pay a “fee” before they received payment. One protesting member was told by an employee in the deputy mayor’s office, “What? Do you think we just give these contracts away?” He finally got his money after filing a claim in court. They gave him a check for the money due as he walked up the court house steps.

My experience with Mayor Willie Brown’s office of San Francisco was quite interesting. We set up an introductory meeting with the mayor. While I was waiting in the mayor’s office, a unscrupulous guy comes up to me and said, “I’m Charlie, best friend and adviser of the mayor, you need to meet with me outside before your meeting.” As we went outside the building I stated, “I know what you are trying to do. So, just go to hell and I am out of here.” (I don’t know for a fact that

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Mayor Brown was aware of what Charlie was doing.)

There was a similar experience with Mayor Marc Morial’s office in New Orleans. We called for a meeting and they said to wait for a formal response.

A couple of days later, I received a phone call from this private attorney. He said that the mayor would like me to see him first. So, I went to his office and we had a discussion. What it amounted to was that the NBCC must hire him and use him as the communicator with the mayor.

Paying legal fees in order to speak to an elected official?

I don’t think so! A few years later this attorney was indicted for his shenanigans and spent some good time in prison.

(Again, I can’t say the mayor knew that he was soliciting work from us.)

There is much corruption going on with the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This is similar to a free trade treaty. AGOA-certified nations in Africa may export goods to America without paying any duties. There are two big abuses going on. 1. German auto manufacturer BMW has built a plant in South Africa for the sole purpose of shipping the product to the United States duty free. In essence, a European firm is benefitting from a program meant for African firms.

India has jumped into this AGOA action. The Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius has been given “nominal status” as an African nation. India ships tons of raw products to this island of mainly Indian expatriates. The finished products are shipped to the U.S. under AGOA benefits.

Double Standard on Using the N-Word

I typically don’t write about professional athletes doing stupid things because I have absolutely no interest and it serves no purpose.

But Riley Cooper’s actions from last month can be very instructive and deserves my attention.

Riley Cooper is about to begin his fourth season as a wide receiver with Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. The 25-year-old was Raynard Jackson born in Oklahoma City and NNPA Columnist raised in Clearwater, Fla. He played football for the University of Florida. By all accounts, he is a very good receiver and has been a model teammate during his years in the league.

Last month, he attended a Kenny Chesney concert in Philadelphia. He was denied backstage access before the concert and became visibly angry based on the video that has gone viral. In the video, Riley can be seen and heard telling security (who cannot be seen in the video and is said to be Black), “I will jump that fence and fight every n-word here, bro.”

After the video went viral, Riley issued a series of tweets apologizing for his actions and words, “I am so ashamed

and disgusted with myself. I want to apologize. I have been offensive. I have apologized to my coach, Jeffrey Lurie, and Howie Roseman and to my teammates. I owe an apology to the fans and to this community. I am so ashamed, but there are no excuses. What I did…was wrong and I will accept the consequences.”

The chairman and CEO of the team, Jeffrey Lurie issued this statement on behalf of the team: “We are shocked and appalled

by Riley Cooper’s words. This sort of behavior or attitude from anyone has no role in a civil society. He has accepted responsibility for his words and his actions. He has been fined for this incident.”

The team then posted a statement on their website: “In meeting with Riley yesterday, we decided together that his next step will be to seek outside assistance to help him fully understand the impact of his words and actions. He needs to reflect. As an organization, we will provide the resources he needs to do so.”

What Cooper said was stupid. But, what I am having a problem reconciling is the reaction of the public in general and the team and NFL in particular.

I have had many professional athletes as clients and friends and spend a considerable amount of time with them both in public and in private. I am appalled at how freely the n-word is used by these athletes in mixed crowds. Riley is White, but I can assure you that his Black teammates use the n-word around him—on the field, in the locker room, and when they are together privately.

How many trillions of dollars are taken out of our general economy because of corruption? How many good decisions and acts of leadership are lost to bribery, kickbacks and many other forms of corruption? It is an attitude that focuses on greed, quick money and a life style of cheating. You can’t get to Heaven living that way. Sooner or later most of the corrupt operators will get their justice. Too bad, most will be replaced with others of the same ilk. Just how deep is corruption? Too deep!

Harry Alford is the co-founderpresident/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce.

I am not making a judgment as to whether it is right or wrong; I am simply sharing my personal interactions with professional athletes in various settings. This is the dilemma the Black community has created for the broader public. We give rappers, entertainers, and other Blacks a pass when they use the n-word, but then want to hold a White person to a different standard. There must be one standard when it comes to the usage of this word – it is not acceptable for anyone, under any circumstance to use it. Period.

Team management and NFL officials hear the word used on the sidelines every Sunday during the games and every now and then league microphones picks up the word being used on the field during live games. Coarse language is part and parcel of the NFL, but is not for public consumption.

So, why is there no outrage by team and league officials when they hear these words on the sideline? Oh, I forgot, this feigned outrage over Cooper’s comments were caught on camera and the outrage is more of a public relations response— to protect their sport’s brand.

My point is very simple: If we in the Black community didn’t use the n-word, then others wouldn’t feel comfortable using it, either. Cooper is totally responsible for what came out of his mouth; but the Black community is responsible for making him feel comfortable saying it.

Raynard Jackson is president & CEO of Raynard Jackson & Associates, LLC., a Washington, D.C.-based public relations/ government affairs firm.

Labor Unions at Another Crossroad Next month, the AFLCIO, the largest federation of labor unions in the U.S., will hold its convention in Los Angeles. Breaking with tradition, the AFLCIO will be opening its doors to community-based organizations, limiting the number of plenary speakers, and seeking to focus its resolutions on “action items” such as proposals that aim to produce a specific Bill Fletcher Jr. outcome rather than general NNPA Columnist statements. In preparation for the convention, “listening” meetings have been held around the country in order to seek greater input from labor activists regarding the future of the union movement.

The September convention arrives at a critical moment for labor unions specifically and workers generally. The attacks on unions, orchestrated by the political right and their corporate allies, have been intense in the extreme. Restrictions on the

right to organize; restrictions on, if not the outright elimination of, the right to public sector collective bargaining; the expansion of so-called “right to work” laws (actually right to be greedy); along with the reorganization of global capitalism, have heightened the wealth and income gaps in the U.S. and in much of the capitalist world, and driven the living standard of the average worker back to a late 1960s level (after factoring in inflation).

Labor unions, while resisting these attacks, have had great difficulty accepting the extent to which they must undergo change in order to address the crisis they face. While more than half of non-union workers would like to join labor unions or employee associations, they frequently do not think of the labor union movement as being a movement for anyone other than those already in unions. What the unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO will have to grasp is that if they are to re-emerge as a vital force, millions of workers will need to see in them a vehicle in the fight for economic justice. If they are simply viewed as a lobby they are toast.

The challenge for the union movement is daunting, but not insurmountable. They must engage their own members in a broad discussion about what is happening in the economy, not only in the U.S.A. but globally. They must tackle the manner in which race, ethnic and gender prejudices/discrimination,

have torn workers apart to the benefit of the employer class.

And more than anything else, they must be perceived as being organizations that are fighting on behalf of workers, whether those workers happen to be in unions or not. This includes, but is not limited to, working to create a voice and vehicle for the unemployed, that segment of the population which is being cast aside by corporate America.

While the AFL-CIO’s pre-convention efforts are noteworthy, they will be meaningless without results. Exiting the convention, there will not only need to be powerful resolutions, but there will need to be a commitment to substantive change in the manner in which unions operate. This is not a time for great rhetoric but timid action. This is a moment for audacity in the face of the arrogance of the rich.

Unions risk little in forging audacious change. Their very existence has been called into question as a result of the offensive that they have experienced at the hands of corporate America.

Bill Fletcher, Jr. is a Senior Scholar with the Institute for Policy Studies, the immediate past president of TransAfrica Forum, and the author of ‘“They’re Bankrupting Us” – And Twenty Other Myths about Unions.’

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Shocking the Conscience-A Reporter’s Account of the Civil Rights Movement This introduction was given by AFRO Publisher Jake Oliver when he served as moderator for the Simeon Booker book signing at Pratt Central Library.

Shocking the Conscience-A Reporter’s Account of the Civil Rights Movement, is an excursion through the experiences of Black journalist Simeon Booker as he covered the events that made the news and Black History during the most important parts of the Civil Rights Movement of the latter part of the 20th Century.

As the Washington Bureau Chief for Ebony/ Jet, Mr. Booker covered just about every event AFRO Publisher Jake Oliver, left, with former AFRO editor Moses Newson, who also that helped improve the covered the Civil Rights Movement and author, Simeon Booker basic rights of the Black integration, the too often over-looked 1957 March on community from integration to voting rights. During the Washington, the violence of the Freedom Riders of 1961, to course of his first hand involvement in these historical events, the unbelievably vicious war to integrate the University of he interacted with just about all the high-level personalities we Mississippi in 1962. today only see in documentaries or read about in libraries.

This book is one you will not be able to put down not only From Dr. Theodore Roosevelt Mason Howard of Mound because of the pace it sets, but also because of the journalism Bayou, Mississippi, the man many call the father of the civil Booker uses to actually put you into his shoes to actually feel rights movement in the early 1950’s through Presidents the taunts and insults of the mob in Little Rock as he covered Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon, Booker shares the Little Rock Nine’s entrance, or the excruciating pain his unique historical experiences and insight into these and from the beatings he witnessed in Anniston and Birmingham, many other of this country’s leaders who have in some form or Alabama while with the Freedom Riders. fashion shaped the rights many of us probably too often take The lessons and realism this book conveys are indeed for granted today. exhausting. But through it all I believe the reader gets a This book opens in 1955 with the drama and uncertain heightened appreciation not only of the rights we have today fear Booker faced in his first trip into Mississippi as he and as citizens of this great country, but also an understanding of Jet photographer David Jackson travel to Mound Bayou, why we need to continuously guard and protect those rights, Miss. to cover an event that exposes the reader to the violent which as we’ve seen over the past months, appear to be under environment Negros faced --particularly if they were from the constant siege either from the courts or political maneuvers. north, or were journalists.

It is not surprising that Mr. Booker has been the recipient From there Booker’s life reads like a roller coaster as he of many honors as a result of the sacrifices he has made brings the reader from one historical civil rights event he throughout his professional life to bring the Black community covered for Jet like the Emmett Till murder and trial, through the news and insight it so terribly needed during really tough the violent battles surrounding Little Rock Central High times. It appears that every major Black organization based

in Washington has honored this gentleman from the Congressional Black Caucus to the National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ).

We too owe Mr. Booker an enormous debt of gratitude (along with his wife, journalist Carol McCabe Booker) for

Simeon Booker’s “Shocking the Conscience “

Booker, left, next to his co-author, his wife, Carol McCabe Booker, signs books for Darlene and Sammy Graham, AFRO circulation manager

Charles Robinson, Maryland Public Television, poses a question sharing, indeed, donating the enormous time and effort it must have taken to help us gain a depth of understanding of our history that only someone who has actually lived through the experiences he has, can convey.

This book is a must for any American family who believes in the value of this country’s diverse history and the necessity of it being appreciated by future generations.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION Aug. 10

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Heaven 600 AM Gospel Lunch Cruise Spirit of Baltimore Ship, 561 Light St., Inner Harbor, Baltimore. 1:30 p.m. Come down to the Inner Harbor and enjoy a lavish all-you-can eat buffet and live gospel. $45.

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Aug. 11

Taste of Linganore Food & Wine Festival

2013 Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mt. Airy, Md. 12 p.m. Sample small plates from some of the area’s best restaurants, food trucks and caterers. $12. For more information: Linganorewines.com.

Aug. 17

Back to School Vendor’s Event Coldstream Park Elementary School, 1400 Exeter Hall Ave., Baltimore.

9 a.m. Participants in this event will donate free school supplies to the students of Coldstream Park Elementary.

For more information: Satin. ivory@yahoo.com.

Aug. 23

The Sistahs’ Summer Soiree Maryland Nonprofit, 1500 Union Ave., Baltimore. 6 p.m. The Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host an evening of food, music and sisterly fellowship.

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Rays Of Hope awardees taking the pledge

Victor Lewis, 2011 awardee

Keith Snipes, keynote speaker

Rays Of Hope awardees, back row, Cleveland Epps, Ja Qwan Neuman-Mason, Jordan Jackson and Christian Stevens. Front row, Aaron White, Koran Harris, Calvin Alford, Matthew Reeds, Jahi Omari and Freeman McLean Photos by Anderson Ward

Victor Olalekan, 2011 awardee

As is their tradition, on the Saturday before Father’s Day, Black Professional Men held its 20th Rays of Hope Awards and Scholarship Breakfast, June 16 at the Sheraton Baltimore Hotel on Fayette Street. Scholarships were given to young men who show potential to become global leaders and recognition was given to those who excel in their professions and offer guidance and serve as role models to the young men.

Delante DeSouza, 2012 awardee

Dr. Josephine Ball and Janet Jones

Black Professional Men, back row; Ken Morris, Scott Phillips, Brian Olds, Fitzhugh Alfred, Rod Carter, vice president; Nick Chidiac, O’Neill McDaniels Jr., Kyle Skinner and Kendrick Tilghman. Front Samuel Stackhouse

George Collins, Wanda Watts and Brenda Fletcher

While frequently recognized for football exploits, Jameel McClain was recently recognized by the Baltimore branch of the NAACP for the kindness he shows to local residents with his philanthropic work, his efforts to encourage young people and his ongoing assistance in the fight against hunger. At the June 28 event at Baltimore Hotel Monaco, branch president, Tessa Hill-Aston called him an “excellent role model to young people,” and thanked him for his dedication to “giving back to the community.”

Tribute to Ed Terry

Adrian Muldrow, 3rd. v.p. Balto. chapter NAACP, Jameel McClain, Balto. Ravens and Tessa Hill-Aston, Balto. chapter NAACP pres.

Photos by Anderson Ward

Photos by Anderson Ward

Harriet Ado, guest dancer with Mari Andrea Travis, artistic director Charm City Dance Theater, under the direction of Mari Andrea Travis, recently performed its annual company concert – Doxa - at the Howard County Center of the Arts. The dance troop is the resident company of Flair Dance Studio and is Baltimore’s “premiere preprofessional dance company.” Travis, who works with Flair Studios in Washington D.C. to organize college dance programs, will be attending Sarah Lawrence College in New York this fall.

Westley J. Henry and Westley Henry

Melva Eaton and Joyce Eaton

Gary Brooks, Joe Aston, Adrian Muldrow and Cedric Lowe

Mari Travis, artistic director, Alice Tucker, Judge Joyce Baylor -Thompson and Willia Bland, Flair Studio Maria Bernal, Diane Brown, Mona Hanson and Gwen Patillo L-R Doris Kelly, Joyce Harrell, Dana Senior, Pamela Massie, Trudy Booker and Clarence Kelly

Harriet Ado Maisy Johnson, left, Darryl Johnson, Maxwell Johnson, Chana Johnson, Cayla Kelly and Monae Johnson

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HBCU NEWS

Hampton University Receives $13 Million Grant to Combat Health Disparities in Minority Men Hampton University recently received $13.5 million grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities to combat and reduce selective health disparities in minority men.

Hampton University will serve as the lead institution on the initiative and has asked several other historically black colleges and universities to partner in the implementation and advancement of innovative transdisciplinary research to effectively reduce health disparities in minority men. The other universities involved are Jackson State, Clark Atlanta; Howard, North Carolina A&T and St. Augustine.

Hampton University Men’s Health Initiative is focused on reducing health disparities, however, the ultimate goal is to improve the health of all Americans. For example, according to the American Cancer Society African-American men have a 59 percent higher incident rate of prostate cancer than white men. The Hampton University leadership believes that ones health and longevity should not be dependent on where you live, socioeconomic status, gender or race and ethnicity.

This Initiative has identified six areas to receive a comprehensive approach to narrowing

the gender gap of health disparities. These areas are prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, melanoma in Hispanics and violence prevention. The researchers will implement a sustainable and transferrable collaborative research model in all of the six areas to positively influence the healthy outcomes of minority men.

“African-American men are disproportionately affected by major health issues,” Harvey said. “This important initiative will focus on research, education, training, and intervention outreach.”

Harvey praised the Hampton Team for their hard work and said, “this could not have been done without the leadership of Dr. Pamela V. Hammond and the Hampton team of Drs. JoAnn W. Haysbert, Charrita D. Danley, Elnora D. Daniel, Raymond Samuel, Nicholas Kenney, Linda Malone-Colon, Bertha Davis, Patricia Sloan and Ms. Alisa Rodgers. “ Samuel, will serve as the principal investigator and Kenney, the co-principal investigator.

“Health disparities among African-American men are striking and apparent in longevity and death rates,” said Samuel. “We are very pleased that this initiative was funded by the NIH and we are ready to go to work.”

Lincoln University Appoints New Director of Libraries Lincoln University recently named Clevell S. Roseboro as Director of Libraries for the Langston Hughes Memorial Library. He assumed the position earlier this month.

Previously, he served as the Dean of Library Services & University Archives at Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh, N.C. and was the first IMLS Diversity Scholar of Library Science in North Carolina

history.

“Neither service nor librarianship is invisibility,” Roseboro said in a statement.

“Library relevance relies heavily on concentrated effort and political acuteness. It is my uttermost desire to lead the library staff in a way that will enable us to supersede expectations and strengthen our potency as key stakeholders in sustaining the evolutional growth of Lincoln University.”

A Winston State University alumnus, he also holds a

MLS degree from North Carolina Central University’s Graduate School of Library and Information Sciences and will graduate with a Ph.D. in Library Science soon, from Dominican University located in River Forest, IL. Roseboro has also served as a college budget officer, a professor of International Relations & Diplomacy, an elementary school teacher and a noncommissioned officer of the U.S. Army.

An active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., his professional interests ranged from coaching collegiate academic debate teams, advocating for equal rights opportunities for minority librarians, developing recruitment strategies for minorities in LIS, as well as researching library management and assessment models to better improve library operations and services on HBCU campuses.

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Clevell S. Roseboro

Denzel Co-Stars in Implausible Crime Caper 2 Guns

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By Kam Williams

DEA Agent Robert Trench (Denzel Washington) and Naval Intelligence Officer Michael Stigman (Mark Wahlberg) have both infiltrated a drug syndicate run by Papi Greco (Edward James Olmos), a creep who carries the head of a decapitated adversary around in a bowling bag.

Therefore, the imbedded lawmen are careful to make sure their cover isn’t blown while bringing down the ruthless kingpin.

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However, neither of the narcs is at all aware of other’s true identity, which means they aren’t prepared to serve as backup in a sticky situation. Worse, when an operation does go bad, they are initially suspicious of each other.

But once they clear up the mutual case of mistaken identity, they conspire not only to crack the cartel but to relieve it of $43 million in ill-gotten gains sitting in a bank vault. This development doesn’t sit well with Earl (Bill Paxton), Papi’s accomplice holding the key to the emptied safe deposit box.

Directed by Iceland’s Baltasar Kormakur (Contraband), 2 Guns is basically an adrenaline-fueled buddy flick featuring a high body-count designed to satiate the bloodlust of the lovers of gratuitous gore. Here a body, there a body, everywhere a body-body.

The picture has its share of titillation, too, most of it coming courtesy of an inscrutable moll played by pretty Paula Patton, realwife of crooner Robin Thicke. The problem is that the preposterous plot never pretends to be plausible, a failing perhaps forgiven by diehard Denzel Washington fans eager to see him trading quips with Mark Wahlberg or cavorting carnally opposite a topless Ms. Patton.

As for standouts in the supporting cast, Edward James Olmos and Bill Paxton do great jobs of portraying a couple of readily-detestable villains. But their never-developed characters are so simplistically drawn that the audience’s job is just to sit back and wait for these bad guys’ inevitable demise.

A remarkably unengaging adventure, given its incessant attempt at overstimulation.

The screening will be held on August 12 at a Baltimore-area theater.

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Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg star in 2 Guns

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ARTS & CULTURE

Two-Time Oscar Nominee Lee Daniels Talks About His Latest Offering

By Kam Williams Lee Daniels is best known for directing and producing the Academy Award-winning film Precious which was nominated for a half-dozen Oscars in 2010, including his two for Best Picture and Best Director. Mo’Nique won for Best Supporting Actress while scriptwriter Geoffrey Fletcher landed another for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Lee’s production company, Lee Daniels Entertainment, made its feature film debut in 2001 with Monster’s Ball, the dysfunctional family drama for which Halle Berry would earn her historic, Best Actress Oscar. Last year, he wrote, produced and directed The Paperboy, an adaptation of the Pete Dexter novel starring Matthew McConaughey, Zac Efron, John Cusack, and Nicole Kidman.

it?

Lee Daniels: Did you like KW: I loved it!

LD: Thanks, Kam.

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Lee Daniels Here, he talks about his new picture, The Butler, a civil rights epic recounting the real-life story of an AfricanAmerican who served in the White House at the pleasure of eight presidents, from 1952 to 1986.

Kam Williams: Hey Lee, what a phenomenal film!

KW: I was born in the Fifties so all of the ground you cover in terms of the father-son relationship and the Civil Rights Movement resonated with me and touched me very deeply.

LD: That makes me feel good. Thank you very much.

KW: So, what inspired you to make the movie?

LD: What attracted me to the project was the fatherson story which I looked at as a love story with the Civil Rights Movement as a backdrop. That was intriguing to me both because I’d had issues with my own dad, and because I have issues with my teenage son. I think the father-

Snoop as Smoove Snail

By Kam Williams

Calvin Cordozar Broadus was born on Oct. 20, 1971 in Long Beach, Calif. where he was nicknamed Snoopy by his parents because of a striking resemblance to the Peanuts cartoon character. A promising rapper from an early age, he began performing in the sixth grade but was waylaid by brushes with the law in high school.

After a stint behind bars for drug possession, he took the stage name Snoop Doggy Dogg and launched his recording career with the help of hip-hop producer Dr. Dre. His 1993 debut album, Doggystyle, featuring his trademark, laidback vocal phrasings, was well-received and quickly went quadruple platinum.

Over the course of an enduring showbiz career, Snoop has released a dozen solo CDs and sold more than 30 million records. Last year, he tweaked his alias to Snoop Lion when he recorded a reggae album in Jamaica called Reincarnated.

A talented thespian, he’s also acted in a score of movies, most notably, Training Day, Baby Boy, Old School, Starsky & Hutch and, most recently, Scary Movie 5. Here, he talks about his latest screen outing as Smooth Move in Turbo, an animated adventure about a snail who dreams of entering the Indianapolis 500.

Kam Williams: Hi Snoop, thanks for the interview.

Snoop Dogg: My pleasure, Kam.

son love story is a universal one which transcends color.

That’s what was sort of there on the page, but it wasn’t until I started shooting that we began getting into the Woolworth’s sit-ins and the Freedom Riders with the Molotov cocktails that I asked myself, “What have I stumbled upon?”

It was then that I realized the film was much bigger than just the father-son story.

throwing out a net, and fishing.

[LOL] This one was easy because the material was so good. The actors I approached took the bait because they wanted to serve the material.

We really didn’t have any money to pay them, so most of them lost money in relation to

KW: You did a masterful job of portraying the tensions and differences between the Civil Rights and Black Power Generations.

LD: There was no right and wrong. Cecil [played by Forest Whitaker] was right and so was his son [played

by David Oyelowo]. You’ve got a problem when neither is wrong, yet you have a conflict.

KW: I also appreciated the evenhanded way in which you approached each of the presidents Cecil served under, like how Reagan could give his African-American help a raise to make their pay equal to that of whites, while hypocritically still supporting Apartheid in South Africa.

LD: Ain’t that interesting?

We don’t make Kennedy out to be a Goody Two-Shoes either.

KW: Did you decide to tackle the civil rights material because of the Trayvon Martin shooting?

LD: No, it hadn’t happened when Danny Strong wrote the script, including the line “Any white man can kill any of us at any time and get away with it.”

what their normal acting fee would be.

KW: You have Oscarwinners in Forest Whitaker, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Robin Williams and Melissa Leo, and Oscar-nominees in Terrence Howard and Oprah Winfrey to come aboard. How were you able to assemble such an outstanding cast?

LD: My usual way…

KW: My eyes must have welled up at least a halfdozen times while watching the film. As the director, you must be too close to the film for it to have that sort of emotional effect on you.

LD: No, when I actually sat down all alone to watch the final cut just for pleasure, I broke down in tears.

KW: Editor/Legist Patricia Turnier was wondering whether you’ve seen the TV miniseries “Backstairs at the White House?”

LD: I did. I think it was a great movie for its time, but I wanted to avoid the episodic feeling of that film.

KW: Thanks again for the time, Lee, and best of luck with the film.

LD: Thanks, Kam.

Snoop Dogg

KW: What interested you in “Turbo”?

SD: Well I’ve wanted to do a family movie for a while now. Being able to watch a movie with my family and some of the kids from my Snoop Youth Football League has always been a goal of mine, so when [director] David Soren reached out to me about “Turbo” I was all for it. And my character is a smooth little snail…I thought it was a cool concept.

KW: How would you describe Smoove Move?

SD: He’s a slick little guy. He’s calm and cool just like me.

KW: Did you base your approach to the character on anybody?

SD: I based him on myself because the character was written for me.

KW: How would you compare doing voice work for an animated film to appearing onscreen in a live action adventure?

SD: The process for doing voice work goes by much quicker as opposed to shooting a feature. You can pretty much go in and knock it out in a day or two. It feels very natural for me to express myself using only my voice, so it wasn’t too difficult.

KW: What message do you think people will take away from “Turbo”?

SD: I think they will be inspired and in a good mood. It’s a fun, family movie.

KW: Why did you change your name to Snoop Lion?

SD: My name was given to me. I didn’t just decide to change it one day. But I ran with it to reflect a more peaceful and positive attitude for my new Reincarnated project.

The Snoop Dogg name is so connected to hip-hop, and I didn’t want to change that.

Hip-hop raised me, and I would never turn my back on it.

KW: Thanks again for the time, Snoop, and good luck with “Turbo.”

SD: Thanks, Kam.

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“IT’S PARTY TIME”

Hello everyone, the summer is soon coming to the end, so get out there and enjoy the festivities that are going on now.

The Heralds of Hope Theater Company is hosting a twocharacter drama called Countdown to the Happy Day that depicts, in gritty street language and with occasional grim humor, the unlikely involvement of Gertie, a self-styled street person in her 30’s or 40’s, and Cervin, a hulking 15-year-old, both of whom are African American. Percy W. Thomas and Margaret Locklear, theater enthusiast and director, have merged their talents to co-direct Countdown to the Happy Day. This is a play that reveals urban social dynamics of living on the streets and facing life without family support. This play sounds like it could be very entertaining, check it out. It is being presented on Aug.9, through Sept. 1, 2013 at the Sojourner-Douglas College Theater, 200 N. Central Avenue. For more information, call Warren Wolf, vibraphonist, and his quintet, featuring Micah Smith on vocals, Mark Meadows on piano, Romeir Mendez on bass and John Lamkin on drums, will headline “Jazz @ The Grand Tremont,” 225 N. Charles Street on Aug. 11 from 4-7 p.m. For information, call 443-982-1091.

Yvonne “Bonnie” Butler is celebrating her retirement on Aug. 16, 5-9 p.m. at Chef Paolino’s at 100 S. Charles Street. She is trading in her office chair for a lounge chair. Congratulations my friend. For more information, call 410-302-9229.

410-736-1846.

Did you know that Mike Jones, who grew-up and played with the Fabulous Friends Plus One for more than 30 years, is now the newest member of the Temptations? Well, R&D Productions will do a tribute in honor of Mike Jones at the Steel Workers Union Hall, 540 Dundalk Avenue from 7 p.m. until midnight on Aug. 10. The tickets will include a dinner, live

Dr. Louise Johnson, president of Maryland Unified Licensees Beverage Association & Maryland Beverage Association (MULBA), is celebrating her birthday on Aug. 10, 7-10 p.m. at the Bamboo Lounge, 229 N. Franklintown Road in Baltimore. Free food and no cover.

For more information, call 410-925-4056.

entertainment show and dance. For more information, call Lou Smith at 443-756-9420.

Now folks, this is crab season as you know; so if you are a crab lover, I’ve got a couple of places you should go and enjoy.

There is the Oakleigh Station Bar & Grill, located at 7122 Darlington Drive, Parkville, Md. is having their First Annual Crab Feast on Aug. 11, from 3-7 p.m., serving all you can eat crabs, fried chicken, BBQ chicken, fried fish, pasta salad, beans, wine and draft beer. For tickets, call 410-663-3300.

Another one is every Wednesday is Crab Night and is hosted by Jeff Sewell, Commander of the Sons, American Legion, located 151 Winters Lane in Catonsville, Md. . It starts at 7 p.m.

Another American Legion is hosting a Crab Feast on Aug. 10, 3-8 p.m. at the Patapsco Arena; 3301 Annapolis Blvd. Tickets include a full-course, open buffet, all the crabs you can eat, beer, free set-ups, dj music and door prizes.

Otis Timothy “Big O” Brister, Dr. Phill Butts, the brother of Cleve Brister, musician and band passed away on July 22. He director, will host “The worked for more than 40 years Battle of the Big Bands” in the culinary arts at various on Aug. 11 from 1-6 prestigious private clubs p.m. at Blob’s Park, achieving the rank of head 8034 Max Blob’s Park chef. He was an active member Road, in Jessup, Md., of the Jolly Five and Thirty featuring; Dr. Phill’s Big Flat Social Clubs. His other Band, Bayside Big Band siblings were Eugene Brister, his and Dale Corn Capitol brother, and two sisters, Dolores Limited Orchestra. They Beverly and Rhoda Hawkins. will have full service Funeral services were held at food and beverages the New Metropolitan Baptist available. This is a Church. Rambling Rose sends charity benefit for Susan condolences to family & friends.

G. Komen Race for the Cure. Go listen and dance to the music of the 1930’s-1950’s big band era. Support the cause.

The Allstate Gospel Superfest National Talent Search returns this summer to Baltimore on Aug. 10 at the New Antioch Baptist Church, 5609 Old Court Road. Audition times are 6-9 p.m. The Allstate Gospel Superfest is one of the nation’s largest TV recordings in the field of urban-targeted, inspirational music and entertainment. Founded in 1998, the show has maintained a consistent presence in broadcast syndication for thirteen consecutive years. It is carried by major TV network-affiliated stations including: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW, & MeTV. As a special treat to fans, national recording artists will close out each audition session with a free concert and meet and greet session.

Well, my dear friends; that is all the space I have for this week, but if you need me, feel free to call me at 410-833-9474 or email me at rosapryor@aol.com. UNTIL THE NEXT TIME, I’M MUSICALLY YOURS.

Race, Philosophy, and Film Book Review by Kam Williams “This collection of original essays investigates one of the least-explored topics in the philosophy of film and the philosophy of race: the nexus of our ideas and attitudes toward race and how they arise in cinematic narrative and viewership…

As the first anthology to focus on this intersection of topics, its chapters explore issues

in epistemology, aesthetics, moral philosophy, social and political philosophy, and technology and the body.

The essays… aim to illuminate not only the philosophical perspectives employed but also the cinematic examples analyzed.

This anthology offers a timely… consideration of race, including ethnicity and whiteness and their connections to sex, gender, and the body, through a

variety of film genres.”

— Excerpted from Foreword (pg. i) Would the Batman trilogy have been as popular with mainstream audiences had the title character been portrayed by a black man instead of a Caucasian? In Monster’s Ball, Halle Berry played a wanton woman so desperate for sex and affection that she slept with her husband’s executioner. Why was that

performance the first ever by a black female to win an Oscar in the Best Lead Actress category? Did it have anything to do with the role’s feeding the patriarchal fantasies of the Academy’s predominantly white male membership?

These are the sort of intriguing questions tackled in Race, Philosophy, and Film, a fascinating collection of essays compiled by Mary K. Bloodsworth-Lugo and Dan Flory, professors at Washington State and Montana State Universities, respectively. The other fourteen contributors to this enlightening opus are also professors, whether teaching film studies, philosophy, literature, critical culture, gender and race studies, or other disciplines.

The timely tome arrives

on shelves at a propitious moment, for 2013 has proven to be a banner year in African-American cinema, with historical dramas like 42, Fruitvale Station, Big Words and Lee Daniels’ The Butler garnering critical acclaim for avoiding stereotypes in favor of fresh perspectives of the black experience.

But this book focuses on how Hollywood has handled race in the past.

For instance, in a chapter entitled “What’s So Bad about Blackface?” the author explains that the problem with that outmoded practice is that it has a tendency to misinform audiences by reinforcing false beliefs about race that are only true in a fictional world.

By contrast, in a chapter called “Hardly Black and White,” the movies Manderlay and Black Snake Moan are assailed for embodying every last racial cliché, from black men embodying sexuality, to all blacks looking alike to whites, to black Southerners singing the blues, to white Southerners being beerdrinking rednecks.

Other pictures analyzed include Avatar, The Help, The Matrix, The Princess and the Frog, Twilight, and Trading Places, to name a few.

Because the writers are all academics, the sophisticated material might have you reaching for the dictionary occasionally. Still, making the effort will be richly rewarded since it’s in service of an in-depth analysis of the images disseminated by a very powerful, belief-shaping medium.

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After Widely Publicized Racial Slur, Will Eagles’ Riley Cooper Ever Return to the NFL?

By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley AFRO Sports Desk When a White male speaks the “N-word,” several emotions often follow—whether it’s anger, frustration or insult, the word runs deep through the Black community.

So when Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper was captured on video in late July spouting the word while drunk at a Kenny Chesney concert (http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Kv1b1FV9T0g), the same feelings were likely be felt by the Black players who make up 65 percent of the NFL. Cooper, who appeared to use the word while making a general statement, has apologized and even hurled insults at himself for using the slur, and said he will seek treatment for his issues. Cooper has been excused from all team activities as he seeks “counseling” for poor choice of words, but will Cooper’s dismissal from the NFL be permanent? Stephen D. Riley and Perry Green of the AFRO Sports Desk debate the question.

Riley: It’s hard to imagine that Cooper will find another spot in the NFL. Professional sports teams are the ultimate marketing companies, and putting a player on the field with that type of situation attached to him is pretty tough. Cooper’s words obviously hit home with many African-American fans of the NFL and of course his own teammates. The issue is maybe not so much with the word itself, but how he said it, which regurgitated a lot of the feelings that comes with the term. I can’t see how another team would sign him when most teams are predominantly comprised of Black players. We’ve seen the last of Riley Cooper.

Green: Agreeing with you just doesn’t feel right, Riley, but I have to concur. Cooper is now a marked man in the NFL; and no matter what he does to try to correct the mistake, the NFL is always going to have a number of players who won’t forgive him. Other teams may try to put the “hit” out on him and refuse to sign him, and how could an owner or general manager expect a predominantly Black team to accept him? Cooper just ruined his future in the NFL. Riley: It might be unfair for fans, critics and the NFL to crack down on Cooper for being caught using a word I’m sure several Caucasian NFL players use on a daily or weekly basis.

Using Cooper as the poster boy is totally unfair, but he still said it. It’s not about the phrasing or the situation, it’s about the fact that Cooper won’t be able to be around players without someone thinking about what he said. It’s unfortunate that a second chance would be next to impossible for the young wideout, but it’s a situation he put himself in. With so many African Americans playing the sport, how could he ever regain their respect?

Green: He won’t, and that’s obvious. If he or anyone else thinks that he’ll be accepted into another locker room, they’re fooling themselves. Football and basketball represent the two most popular sports amongst African Americans and Cooper just shot himself in the foot. Any general manager who signs him will only paint themselves as feeling sympathetic to Cooper.

I’m sure he was intoxicated and probably let a few rounds of drinks get the best of him. The problem is that an owner won’t be able sign him without being questioned about his own racial bias. Because no owner is going to risk their public image over a third-string wide receiver, the NFL door is closed for Cooper.

Jonathan Ogden, Ravens’ First Draftee, Becomes First Hall of Famer Ravens.com

without mentioning Art Modell.”

To close his 13-minute speech, Ogden thanked the faithful fans of Baltimore, many of whom made the trip to Canton to see him enshrined live in person.

“I watched us grow, I myself as a player and the fans as an NFL city, from infancy, to one of if not the best football towns in the National Football League,” Ogden said.

“You’re undoubtedly the best and most passionate fans I’ve ever seen, and I just want to thank you guys for always being there. It was for you whom, at the end of the day, I enjoyed performing for.”

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By Perry Green AFRO Sports Editor Jonathan Ogden’s career may not be the most interesting story in Baltimore Ravens history, but it certainly features the most fitting beginning and ending of anyone to ever wear the Purple and Black uniform.

It was 1996 when he was the first player drafted by the Ravens, and 18 years later the 11time Pro Bowl left tackle became the first Raven inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

“I am so very proud to have been the Baltimore Ravens first-ever draft choice,” Ogden said during his induction speech on Aug. 3 in Canton, Ohio. “I am so humbled to be the Baltimore Ravens first-ever Hall of Fame inductee.”

Most fans will think of linebacker Ray Lewis as the face of the Ravens’ franchise. But it was Ogden, 39, who served as the team’s anchor for the first 12 years of the Ravens’ existence.

The 6-foot-9, 340-pound blocker played his entire career in Baltimore, earning 11-straight Pro Bowl appearances, 10 all-pro selections and a Super Bowl ring for leading the Ravens to its first world championship during the 2000 season. He means so much to the franchise that even in retirement Ravens’ owner Steve Biscotti made him the honorary captain during the team’s appearance in the 2013 Super Bowl.

“I don’t know any left tackle that played the position better than Jonathan Ogden,” said Ravens General Manager Ozzie Newsome, the person who made Ogden the franchise’s first player chosen, and naturally, the person Ogden chose to give his introduction speech during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio.

“He’s part of the foundation of this franchise, part of the reason why we have two Super Bowl wins here,” Ozzie continued. “If you’re taking a journey, the first steps are the most important steps you have to take, and taking Jonathan was our first step.”

During his speech in Canton, Ogden thanked his family, along with Newsome, Biscotti, and other members of the Ravens’ front office. He also thanked his former teammates, including Lewis, and Ed Reed, whom he claims both will surely be inducted into the Pro Hall of Fame in the future. He also thanked the late Art Modell, who owned the team when Ogden was selected in ’96, calling Art the most generous and kind man he ever met and just as deserving to be in the Hall of Fame.

“I really wish he could be with me today,” Ogden said. “Someone once said to me, if you can’t tell the history of the game of football without mentioning this person, then they are without a doubt a Hall of Famer. Well there is no way you can tell the history of pro football

HEALTH COVERAGE IS NOW WITHIN REACH Pastor Jamal Bryant and the Empowerment Temple welcome Maryland Health Connection for an informative talk on the new health coverage options available to Maryland residents starting October 1. Even if you’ve never been able to afford health insurance in the past, you may be eligible for financial help to lower the cost of insurance – or you may now be eligible for Medicaid.

Tuesday, August 27 5:30 pm Refreshments and Information 6:00-7:15 pm Program

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY Case No.: 24-D-13-002015 IN THE MATTER OF Terence Terrell Jackson FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO Alejandro Terry Labrada ORDER FOR NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to officially change the name of the petitioner from Terence TerrellJackson to Alejandro Terry Labrada It is this 25th day of July, 2013 by the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, ORDERED, that publication be given one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Baltimore City on or before the 26th day of August, 2013, which shall warn all interested persons to file an affidavit in opposition to the relief requested on or before the 10th day of September, 2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY Case No.: 24-D-13-000735 IN THE MATTER OF Peyton Janai Bennett FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO Peyton Janai Johnson

BY AND THROUGH HIS/HER MOTHER/FATHER/ GUARDIAN Racquel Jones NOTICE

Frank M. Conaway Clerk TYPESET: Wed Aug 07 8/9/2013

The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he/she seeks to change the name of a minor child from Peyton Janai Bennett to Peyton Janai Johnson. The petitioner is seeking this name change for the child for the following reasons: (My child has another guy last name who is not the father.)

Any person may file an objection the the Petition on or before the 30th day of August, 2013. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY Case No.: 24-D-13-002084 IN THE MATTER OF Theresa Diana Walters FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO Theresa Diana Jones ORDER FOR NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to officially change the name of the petitioner from Theresa Diana Walters to Theresa Diana Jones It is this 10th day of July, 2013 by the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, ORDERED, that publication be given one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Baltimore City on or before the 12th day of August, 2013, which shall warn all interested persons to file an affidavit in opposition to the relief requested on or before the 27th day of August, 2013

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CONTRACT NO. 13003 SX0 WILSON POINT PUMPING STATION IMPROVEMENTS - CONSENT DECREE 1820 WILSON POINT ROAD, MIDDLE RIVER, MARYLAND 21220 MIDDLE RIVER- DISTRICT 15 c 6 CONTRACT COST GROUP D ($1,000,000 to $2,500,000) WORK CLASSIFICATION: G-2 with G-3 Pre-Qualified Subcontractors BID DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013 AT 10:30 A.M. EST

On or after MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013, the above contract documents (See Note *) may be inspected and purchased from the Division of Construction Contracts Administration, Department of Public Works, Room 300B, County Office Building (COB), 111 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, upon receipt of payment of $25.00 (TWENTYFIVE DOLLARS) per contract. All checks should be made payable to BALTIMORE COUNTY MD. NO REFUNDS will be made to anyone. Direct any questions to 410-887-3531. Bidders obtaining documents from another source other than Baltimore County WILL NOT be allowed to submit proposals to Baltimore County. *Note: Contract Documents will consist of One (1) Paper Copy Proposal Book and One (1) Compact Disk (CD) with all of the required drawings. The CD will be in PDF format. Contractors and SubContractors can purchase paper copies of the drawings from Baltimore County - OIT - Central Printing located in the Basement of the COB, RM G-9 for $1.50 a copy.

The proposed work consists of: Upgrade existing station. Renovate Station to increase reliability.

LEGAL NOTICES TYPESET: Wed Aug 07 16:24:29 EDT 2013 BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND INVITATION FOR BIDS CONTRACT NO.13105 WXO HINTON AVENUE 8”WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT SWAN POINT(MILLERS ISLAND) - DISTRICT 15 c 7 CONTRACT COST GROUP ”C ($500,000 to $1,000,000)” WORK CLASSIFICATION: F-2 BID DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 AT 10:45 A.M. EST On or after MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013 the above contract documents may be inspected and purchased from the Division of Construction Contracts Administration, Department of Public Works, Room 300B, County Office Building (COB), 111 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, upon receipt of payment of $25.00 (TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS) per contract. All checks should be made payable to BALTIMORE COUNTY MD. NO REFUNDS will be made to anyone. Direct any questions to 410-887-3531. Bidders obtaining documents from another source other than Baltimore County WILL NOT be allowed to submit proposals to Baltimore County.

The proposed work consists of: 4,010 {LF) 8” Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings 85 (EA) 3/4” Water Service Tap and Corporation

A pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. EST at the station. A second site visit will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. EST at the station. A third site visit will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. EST at the station.

This will be the last chance to visit the station. No questions will be answered at this time.

THE PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO A MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION GOAL AND FEMALE CONTRACTORS UTILIZATION GOALS. THESE GOAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MORE FULLY EXPLAINED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE MBE/WBE FORMS IN THE PROPOSAL BOOKLET MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF BID OPENING.

THE PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO A MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION GOAL AND FEMALE CONTRACTORS UTILIZATION GOALS. THESE GOAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MORE FULLY EXPLAINED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE MBE/WBE FORMS IN THE PROPOSAL BOOKLET MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF BID OPENING.

Sealed proposals (the entire book) addressed to Baltimore County, Maryland for this contract will be received in the Baltimore County Purchasing Division, Room 148, Old Courthouse, 400 Washington Avenue Towson, MD 21204, until the time specified on the contract at which they will be publicly opened and read.

Sealed proposals (the entire book) addressed to Baltimore County, Maryland for this contract will be received in the Baltimore County Purchasing Division, Room 148, Old Courthouse, 400 Washington Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, until the time specified on the contract at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

ONLY CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY BALTIMORE COUNTY AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF BIDS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS.

ONLY CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY BALTIMORE COUNTY AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF BIDS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS. All proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, on the approved form provided, in the amount as set forth in the Information for Bidders. No other form of proposal guaranty is acceptable.

The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or bids or parts of bids and to waive technicalities as may be deemed best for the interest of the County.

Keith Dorsey, Director Office of Budget & Finance

All proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, on the approval form provided, in the amount as set forth in the ”information for Bidders”. No other form of proposal guaranty is acceptable.

The purchasing agent reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or bids or parts of bids and to waive technicalities as may be deemed best fir the interest of the County Keith Dorsey, Director Office of Budget & Finance

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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY INVITATION FOR BIDS PLUMBING SUPPLIES IFB NUMBER: B-1734-13 The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) will issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for qualified and interested vendors to submit sealed bids to supply miscellaneous plumbing supplies to various properties owned by HABC. BIDS WILL BE DUE no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 13, 2013.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., at the Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 416, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202.

HABC has established a minimum goal of twenty percent (20%) of the total dollar amount of the proposed contract for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) utilization, applicable to all minority and non-minority businesses proposing to provide the requested services as the prime contractor. No goal has been established for participation of Women-owned businesses (WBEs), however, HABC strongly encourages and affirmatively promotes the use of WBEs in all HABC contracts.

The IFB may be obtained on or after Monday, August 19, 2013, at the following location: Housing Authority of Baltimore City Division of Fiscal Operations, Purchasing Department 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 414 Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Attention: John Airey, Chief of Contracting Services Tel: (410) 396-3261 Fax: (410) 962-1586 Questions regarding the IFB should be directed in writing to the address and individual indicated above, and must include the reference: HABC IFB Number B-1734-13

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OBITUARIES Lee Bowman, 62

Community Leader and Diversity Champion Federal Housing Finance Agency in The Baltimore and Washington Washington D.C. Lee was passionate D.C. Community is mourning the loss about “Diversity and Inclusion” of a dedicated influential Champion efforts and even while convalescing, of Federal Diversity and Inclusion he continued to consult with all of the Initiatives for Federal Programs, OMWI Directors of all of the Federal a strong manager and director of Banking Regulators to support affordable lending and community initiatives related to Diversity and development programs for the last 30 Inclusion. years, and a steadfast role model.

In December of 2003 Lee married Lee Thomas Bowman, the beloved his lifelong best friend and partner, son of Mary Elizabeth Bowman and the late Bonnie Armstead Bowman. the late Thomas Odell Bowman was Although their time together as born on March 28, 1951 in Baltimore, husband a wife was brief, it was Md. He suffered a traumatic Spinal happy and spirit filled. Lee and Cord Injury on July 8, 2012 doing Bonnie raised their sons, Brian clean up following the uncommon Bowman and Shawn Simms to be Derecho Storm that crossed the midfaith filled, family oriented men.

Atlantic on June 29, 2012. After a Born and raised in the Catholic heroic struggle to recover and achieve faith, Lee was a parishioner of independence, following unending St. Cecilia’s Church, and enjoyed medical setbacks and infections he attending services with his family He succumbed and passed away on June often stayed in the Washington D.C. 13, 2013. He was 62 years old.

LEE BOWMAN area and when there attended Trinity As the older of two children, Lee AME Zion Church with special friend or “Hag”, as he was affectionately Arleas Kea. He became a well-liked “Family” member called by his friends was educated in the Baltimore public there. school system and was a proud graduate of Morgan State Lee strongly believed in his children and made every University. At one time he taught as an urban studies effort to ensure that they were prepared for the future. He professor there. He earned his Master’s Degree at Ohio was a strong man with much determination and was a State University. role model to many. Lee was a caring father, brother and Mr. Bowman dedicated his life to improving the community for others. He had an impressive and influential son. He was also a good friend to many; Jesse Moody his childhood best friend and other buddies share many fond career in residential lending, project management, government and industry relations, and market and research memories of their adventures.

His happiest moments were during gatherings where he analysis. He worked hard throughout his career to foster delighted in sharing great food and laughter, with family relationships between bankers and community leaders to and friends. Lee loved all types of music and enjoyed make a difference. dancing; he had a very smooth style. Lee also enjoyed the He served as the Director of Neighborhood Housing water, he liked boating and time spent at the beach. He Services of Baltimore; held several executive positions especially enjoyed vacation time with family and friends at with the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation in his Outer Banks time share. Lee was an excellent swimmer, Washington, D.C., Director of Housing and Community and in his younger years was known for his lifeguarding Development at Fannie Mae, Executive Director of the and diving skills.He leaves to cherish his memory his loving National Association of Real Estate Brokers, President mother Mary Bowman, two sons Brian Bowman and Shawn and CEO of Lee Bowman and Associates, a Baltimore Simms, daughters-in-law Sonia Bowman and Kimara based Community Development and Finance Consulting Company. In addition, he worked for the Federal Deposit Simms, grandchildren Jody, Kaija, Shanna, Ma’kai, Donovan, Insurance Corporation and led its Nation-wide community Cecilia and his newest grandchild Alyvia, his devoted sister development programs. Lee also served as the first Director Patricia Blackwell, nephew Kevin Blackwell, niece Jessica of the new Office of Minority and Inclusion (OMWI) at the Moody Lann and a host of relatives and friends.

Paul T. Walker, Attorney Attorney Paul Thomas Walker, Sr. a 1964 graduate of Morehouse College and a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away on July 25, 2013 in Baltimore, Md. While matriculating at Morehouse, Paul was elected president of both his freshman and sophomore classes and subsequently served as vice president and president of the Student Government Association. He also served as a member of the Committee on the Appeal of Human Rights in the Atlanta University Center during the days of turmoil in the Civil Rights movement and was a very active participant in the protests. Even prior to Morehouse, Paul distinguished himself as one of the leaders of the nation’s only high school led sit-in demonstrations in his hometown for which he was honored in 2008 as a “History Maker.” Paul became a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Alpha Rho Chapter over 50 years ago, in 1962.

As co-captain of the Morehouse Debating Team, his oratorical and argumentative skills contributed to the team’s many victories and foretold his professional career. He received a dual bachelor arts degree in history and political science.

Mr. Walker PAUL T. WALKER was awarded a Masters of Administrative Science (M.A.S.) degree, Johns Hopkins University and completed all requirements for an M.A. degree, except language, in International Relations, School of Advanced International Studies (S.A.I.S.), John Hopkins University, and received a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Georgetown University Law Center. He also matriculated in study programs at the University of London and the University of Ghana for Advanced African Studies.

As a practicing attorney with his wife and a Principal with Walker & Walker Associates, P.C., Paul was a Litigator and Manager of case development. He had more than four decades of educational, economic and legal experiences. Paul also held such positions as CEO, Navy Federal Credit Union, Washington, D.C., assistant director for policy development at the Rouse Co., Columbia, Md.; Employment Services Representative, Governor’s Staff, North Carolina; Special Assistant to the president, Shaw University, Raleigh, N.C.; and Economic-Management Analyst, American Technical Assistant Corporation (ATAC), Washington, D.C. Paul was an active member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore, Md. for more than forty years, where he served in many leadership capacities.

His wife of forty eight years, attorney Betty Stevens Walker, is a graduate of Spelman College, Class of 1964, and a former Student Government Association President.

Paul is the father of four children, Paul T. Walker Jr., Camarf (Cami) P. Walker, Dr. Tarik Dobbs Walker and Kumi Drake Walker and grandfather to eight children who will perpetuate his wonderful legacy.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that contributions be made to the Daniel Payne Scholarship Fund, Bethel AME Church, Baltimore, Md. in memory of Mr. Paul T. Walker Sr.

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